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WATCH | Bhekisisa: Why a hotter Earth could break health budgets

In this 'Health Beat' episode we show you why climate change is our next pandemic.

The researchers ran computer simulations examining the impact event, geophysical properties of the material that likely made up Theia and the evolution of Earth's mantle — the broadest of the layers that comprise our planet's interior structure at about 1,800 miles (2,900km) thick.
The researchers ran computer simulations examining the impact event, geophysical properties of the material that likely made up Theia and the evolution of Earth's mantle — the broadest of the layers that comprise our planet's interior structure at about 1,800 miles (2,900km) thick. (REUTERS/NASA/Handout)

A hotter Earth is a threat to human health. It means more floods, droughts and heatwaves, which make many diseases spread faster. Higher temperatures also worsen air pollution, resulting in more damage to our lungs.

In this Health Beat episode we show you why climate change is our next pandemic.

This story was produced by the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism. Sign up for the newsletter.

Authors: Mia Malan, Jessica Pitchford, Mohale Moloi, Yolanda Mdzeke, Sabelo Mabele and Tshidiso Lechuba

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