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health1 year ago

Valley Fever Emerges as New Epidemic on the West Coast

Valley Fever, a deadly lung infection caused by the fungus coccidioides, is surging on the West Coast, particularly in Arizona and California, with cases rising significantly. The disease, which can be misdiagnosed as pneumonia, has no preventative vaccine, but efforts are underway to develop one, including a $33 million NIH-funded project at the University of Arizona. The infection, which can become severe and spread to other body parts, is expected to increase due to climate change, potentially affecting more states in the future.

via Daily Mail|
#fungalinfection#health#publichealth
weather1 year ago

West Coast Prepares for Intense Bomb Cyclone and Atmospheric River

A 'bomb cyclone' is expected to hit the West Coast, particularly California and Oregon, from November 19 to 21, bringing high winds, heavy rains, and potential flash flooding. The storm will undergo 'bombogenesis,' a rapid pressure drop, intensifying its impact. Areas from the San Francisco Bay to Eureka, California, will experience extreme conditions, with wind gusts up to 70 mph and rainfall of 2 to 4 inches per day. This event highlights the shifting patterns of atmospheric rivers due to climate change, which could lead to more immediate flooding and less snowpack, affecting water supplies.

via Livescience.com|
#atmosphericriver#bombcyclone#climatechange
environment1 year ago

"Rising Threat: The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Storms"

Climate change and a strong El Niño event are contributing to the intensity of impacts from atmospheric rivers hitting the West Coast, causing life-threatening flooding in Southern California. Research shows that climate change is making the impacts from naturally occurring events, like atmospheric rivers, more intense, with more extreme precipitation events expected in the future. The El Niño pattern currently in place is favoring multiple rounds of heavy rain and an overall period of unsettled, rainy weather, exacerbating the situation.

via ABC News|
#atmosphericrivers#climatechange#elnino