Are humans causing pandemics? I recently read an article that not only made sense but is true. Thnink about it - we are depleting the Earth, we are destroying nature, we are killings bees, we are fracking, we are using pesticides, we are depleting our oceans and the list goes on and on.
“ydney School of Veterinary Science suggests pressure on ecosystems, climate change, and economic development are key factors associated with the diversification of pathogens (disease-causing agents, like viruses and bacteria).
This has the potential to lead to disease outbreaks The study also confirms increasing population growth and density are major drivers in the emergence of zoonotic diseases. The global human population has increased from about 1.6 billion in 1900 to about 7.8 billion today, putting pressure on ecosystems “
“As the human population increases, so does the demand for housing. To meet this demand, humans are encroaching on wild habitats. This increases interactions between wildlife, domestic animals, and human beings which increases the potential for bugs to jump from animals to humans.”
After I finished reading the article I began to think. We as individuals can do something. You can be an advocate or activist for a cause. Celebrity individuals give donations. You do not have to give a donation but be part of. You can be part of a community garden in your neighborhood, or you can support you local beekeeper. Support your local farmer.
Until tomorrow…