Climate change could bring dengue and yellow fever to UK, scientists warn

Jessica Shankleman
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New research shows the Asian tiger mosquito could shift from hotter regions to Europe and the United States by 2050

Rising temperatures in Europe caused by climate change could bring traditionally tropical diseases such as dengue fever and chikungunya to the UK, scientists will warn today. A research paper published...

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