Local weather data shows the average daily temperature is on the rise, creating a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes and ticks. Levels of pollen and mold are also rising, exacerbating asthma and allergies.
Local weather data shows the average daily temperature is on the rise, creating a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes and ticks. Levels of pollen and mold are also rising, exacerbating asthma and allergies.
Protect yourself — learn about the top three health-related impacts of climate change in our region: heat-related illnesses, asthma & allergies, and mosquitoes & ticks.
It’s not your imagination – our temperatures are soaring. In fact, the average annual temperature in Mercer County has increased by over 3 degrees Fahrenheit during the past century.
Heat-related illnesses arise when the body becomes unable to cool itself. This is largely preventable — here’s how:
Increasing levels of mold, pollen, and air pollution worsen allergies and asthma for some, and bring new illnesses to others. Consider each of the following methods to breathe a little easier:
The incidence of mosquito and tick-related diseases is rising in New Jersey, but there are ways you can try to protect yourself from these illnesses.
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