Deadly Mosquitoes on the Rise: How Climate Change Expands the Risk in the U.S

Doug McIntyre discusses the increasing threat of mosquitoes in the U.S. due to climate change. Warmer temperatures and longer summers allow mosquitoes to thrive in regions further north and west, bringing with them dangerous diseases like West Nile virus. Americans face growing risks from these mosquito-borne illnesses, but with limited options for widespread mosquito control, the danger may be permanent. While vaccines could help, many people don’t take the threat seriously enough to get vaccinated. This issue could escalate rapidly, with no immediate solution in sight.