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Climate change's increasing toll on Africa --United Nations

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Climate change takes increasingly extreme toll on African countries Devastating floods in South Sudan in recent months left thousands of herders without their most precious possessions: goats, cows and cattle. The animals are central to people’s lives and age-old customs including marriage and cultural traditions. All risk being swept away or scorched by the ravages of climate change. UN News

 

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Bird flu in U.S. is continuing to spread in animals

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Bird flu is continuing to spread in animals across the US. Here's what you need to know Bird flu is continuing to spread in animals across the U.S. Here's what you need to know about the current situation. ABC News ABC News

Bird flu is continuing to spread in animals across the United States more than a year after the first human case was detected.

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Trump administration reportedly stopped bird flu testing, pro,pting concerns

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The Government Quietly Stopped Bird Flu Testing. Experts Say That’s a Huge Mistake Risks remain dangerously high, and health professionals say we shouldn’t confuse the government’s silence for safety. Yahoo News

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Analysis: Trump administration's cost cutting, policies, hinders campaign against bird flu --experts

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The campaign to curb bird flu on the nation’s farms has been slowed by the chaotic transition to a new administration that is determined to cut costs, reduce the federal work force and limit communications, according to interviews with more than a dozen scientists and federal officials.

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Bird flu: experts warn of possible pandemic as virus spreads to all 50 states

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Health experts are raising alarms as the H5N1 bird flu virus spreads rapidly across US dairy farms. Since March 2024, the outbreak has affected over 1,000 dairy herds nationwide, leading to more than 70 human infections and at least one confirmed death.

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Bird flu HSN1 possible mutations increase danger to humans--scientists

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As bird flu hits cattle herds in U.S., scientists say these H5N1 factors worry them most Bird flu infections have been rare among people, but the pathogen is evolving, which has scientists worried about a possible pandemic. CBS News

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Bird flu reported in more U.S. dairy cows, WHO releases new surveillance guidance

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More H5N1 detections in US dairy cows and poultry; WHO unveils H5 surveillance guide In other H5N1 developments, the WHO releases surveillance guidance for human cases, and the USDA announces new funding to mitigate livestock diseases. CIDRAP
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First case of bird flu detected in sheep, in U.K.

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World’s first case of bird flu in sheep detected in England H5N1 virus found in single animal in Yorkshire but risk to general public is very low, say experts The Guardian

 

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U.S. Agriculture Dept. to invest up to $100 million in combatting bird flu

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USDA to invest up to $100 million in projects to combat bird flu The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Thursday it plans to invest up to $100 million in projects that will help in research of therapies and potential vaccine candidates to help combat bird flu. Reuters Reuters

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UN FAO warns of "unprecedented" bird flu threat as virus jumps to mammals

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UN agency warns of ‘unprecedented’ bird flu threat as H5N1 virus jumps to mammals Food and Agriculture Organization warns of “serious impacts” on food production, rural jobs, local economies and prices to consumers. POLITICO
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