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Climate Change Linked to Spread of Lyme Disease
2014-09-26 20:43:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: As if we needed another reason to deplore the impacts of climate change, its warming effects are encouraging the northward spread of Lyme disease, carried by the black-legged tick which rides on deer, rodents and dogs, the Daily Climate reports. While common in the U.S., it was rare in Canada until recently. Because of that, Canadians eventually diagnosed with the disease were delayed in getting appropriate treatment. But with more attention comes more action. This summer legislation to promote...
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