Posted on 02/07/2023 7:28:23 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
CNN — Climate change and antimicrobial resistance are two of the greatest threats to global health, according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme.
The report, titled “Bracing for Superbugs,” highlights the role of climate change and other environmental factors contributing to the rise of antimicrobial resistance. It was announced Tuesday at the Sixth Meeting of the Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance in Barbados.
Antimicrobial resistance or AMR happens when germs such as bacteria, viruses and fungi develop the ability to defeat the medications designed to kill them.
“Climate change, pollution, changes in our weather patterns, more rainfall, more closely packed, dense cities and urban areas – all of this facilitates the spread of antibiotic resistance. And I am certain that this is only going to go up with time unless we take relatively drastic measures to curb this,” said Dr. Scott Roberts, an infectious diseases specialist at Yale School of Medicine.
The climate crisis worsens antimicrobial resistance in several ways. Research has shown that increased temperatures increase both the rate of bacterial growth and the rate of the spread of antibiotic-resistant genes between microorganisms.
Experts also say severe flooding as a result of climate change can lead to conditions of overcrowding, poor sanitation and increased pollution, which are known to increase infection rates and antimicrobial resistance as human waste, heavy metals and other pollutants in water create favorable conditions for bugs to develop resistance.
Finally, experts say, steps to reduce climate change are steps to limit antimicrobial resistance.
“Whatever we can do on an individual level to kind of reduce the impact of climate change, really, that’s kind of only worsening this problem, as well as pollution and urbanization and in dense, crowded areas. Although I know from the individual level that’s a hard…
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Do something that will actually make a difference, GAIA savers.
Ban private jets. Nobody “needs” to fly around by themselves in a jet airliner burning 6,000 gallons of jet fuel an hour.
I dare ya.
Over use of antibiotics plus flushing unused ones down the toilet has a bigger effect
The UN via CNN. The neighbor’s dog is a more credible source.
The stuff coming out of the dog is more worthwhile than the stuff coming out of the UN.
The UN Secretariat Bldg is 525ft tall. Who knew 🐂💩 can pile so high? The UN is a VIP lounge for dictators terrorists and child traffickers. The only good thing about the UN, it’s an excellent example of mid 20th century architecture. Big deal! The soviets and nazis built some architectural gems as well. Throw the bums out and sell the site to Trump’s kids for $1. Let them negotiate with the Mohawks to convert it into a resort and casino.
They’re nothing compared to the super parasites at the UN.
If the wind changes direction, can that be considered climate change?
The Author, Janelle, is off her meds.
James Arness,James Whitmore,Fess Parker,Leonard Nimoy and John Bernardino.
Well, that just means more bugs to eat. Isn’t that supposed to be a good thing?
Oopps, wrong “bugs”, nevermind.
BS, ILLEGAL INVASION IS BRINGING THEM IN.
Joe Biden Can Now Be Crowned the Welfare King, A stock market crash and a Great-Depression-style economy are among the boldest forecasts for 2023. #2 SOTU
https://gailhonadle.substack.com/p/joe-biden-can-now-be-crowned-the-26a
SINCE I’M NOT A PROFESSIONAL, I TRY MY HAND AT WRITING FREE.
Joe Biden Can Now Be Crowned the Welfare King, A stock market crash and a Great-Depression-style economy are among the boldest forecasts for 2023. #2 SOTU
https://gailhonadle.substack.com/p/joe-biden-can-now-be-crowned-the-26a
As someone who knows a great deal about antibiotic resistance transfer in bacteria, this is nothing but a pathetically lame attempt to use GW to get funding.
And there you go, good on ya. Put them on the menu.
Nah, superbugs are developed in Fauci’s labs.
Gonna need more A-1 sauce.
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