Spread of Diseases by Global Warming

Global Warming increases the rate of which diseases can spread. Warmer temperatures make it easier for diseases and viruses to spread around, since they they thrive in warmer temperatures.
Scientists believe that, as a result of the increasing rate of Global Warming, diseases that were previously limited only to tropical areas may show up increasingly in other, previously cooler areas. Diseases such as malaria, the bird-flu, and several hundreds of other diseases become a whole lot easier to spread, making this a strong threat to humans and animals.

Global Warming is allowing disease-causing bacteria, viruses and fungi to move into new areas where they may harm species as diverse as lions and snails, butterflies and humans.

Scientists say that pathogens that have been restricted by seasonal temperatures can invade new areas and find new victims as the climate warms and winters grow milder.