Mosquitoes Found in Iceland for First Time as Climate Crisis Warms Country
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Mosquitoes have been discovered in Iceland for the first time due to the climate crisis warming the country, sparking concerns about the implications of this new presence.
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ljf
3 months ago
Given the speed that biting midges spread across Iceland, this is potentially very concerning news ( https://www.icelandreview.com/news/iceland-marks-ten-years-o... ). I wonder if there will be any benefits for birds or other insect eating animals. Though the negative of having another disease vector will surely outweigh any benefits to Iceland.
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