Infectious diseases will seed new ground as the planet warms - here's where they'll spread

Climate change will increase our exposure to myriad infections, from tick-borne diseases to drug-resistant bacterial infections.

By Stephanie Pappas Edited by Laura Mondrag n , Tia Ghose Published 10 September 2026 In Features MEMBER EXCLUSIVE When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works .