As climate changes, the distribution of diseases changes as well. What does that mean? 

Click above to listen to part 4 of Climate Changed, featuring Tracey Goldstein, Professor in the Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Microbiology at the University of California, Davis, who says don’t be surprised by outbreaks — be prepared. 

Climate Changed:
Part 1: James Randerson / World Aflame
Part 2: Victor Rodriguez / Climate Resilience
Part 3: Kyle White / Indigenous Solutions
Part 4: Tracey Goldstein / Vector Spread

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