"We show that the drastic increase in the human population at risk of exposure is partly due to historical changes in population density, but that climate change has also been a critical driver behind the heightened risk of WNV circulation in Europe."

Erazo, D., Grant, L., Ghisbain, G. et al. Contribution of climate change to the spatial expansion of West Nile virus in Europe. Nat Commun 15, 1196 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-45290-3 #OpenAccess #OA #Journal #Article #Epidemiology #Climate #ClimateChange #Environment #Europe #Science #STEM #Virus #Academia #Academic #Academics @science