Global warming may increase water-borne diseases

Global warming could cause an increase in the growth of toxic algae and bacteria in the world's body of waters. The climate changes effect the ocean, sea, and lake environments, making them more susceptible to harmful microbes and bacteria growth. Alexandrium catenella, one specific bacteria that could develop effects shellfish, which then can cause symptoms like paralysis in humans who eat contaminated seafood. Some scientists say these impacts can be seen as early as 2040.


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