A new report from the United Nations says climate change is accelerating the rise of superbugs. So what exactly are superbugs? Viruses, strains of bacteria, parasites and fungi that are resistant to most antibiotics and medications aimed at treating the infections they cause are all considered superbugs. Superbugs were the cause of about 5 million deaths in 2019 and the number is expected to climb to 10 million by 2050.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently recommended for the first time that pregnant people get the RSV vaccine to protect their babies from severe disease but a recent report found concerns about vaccinations during pregnancy.
And as the 2024 presidential election cycle heats up, a group known as Climate Power is set to air $80 million in ads to spotlight the work done by President Joe Biden on the environment and climate.
