animals

What is the ‘zombie deer disease’ that scientists fear could spread to humans?

by

Scientists are concerned that chronic wasting disease, or CWD, detected in deer, known as zombie deer disease, could spread to humans. (Getty) A new case of a disease called ‘zombie deer disease’ has raised concerns that the disease could spread to humans in what scientists say could be a ‘slow-moving disaster’. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), … Read more

The climate crisis is forcing Mongolian herders to endure worsening summer droughts and severe winter storms

by

A man holds his cap as a sudden dust storm swirls outside.Manish Swarup via AP Photos Shepherds in Mongolia face difficult decisions as the climate crisis threatens their way of life. Shepherds make up about a third of Mongolia’s population. As of 2021, 77% of Mongolia’s land is degraded due to overgrazing and climate change. … Read more