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Climate Quickie: Why a hotter planet means more malaria. Here’s the solution.

Mar 01, 20248 minSeason 5Ep. 29
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What does malaria have to do with climate change? In short, a hotter planet means more bugs. And more extreme weather events means more flood water, which mosquitos adore. But thanks to incredible efforts, lots of solutions are in action to help right the historic injustice of malaria, which sits right at the intersection of climate and health.  United to Beat Malaria's and United Foundation's executive director Margaret McDonnell joins Climate Curious to share the progress.

Learn more at beatmalaria.org

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Created by TEDxLondon
Produced by Josie Colter
Edit, mix, master by Ben Beheshty
Curated by Maryam Pasha 
Hosted by Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst 

 

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