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Assistant Professor at NC State | Caver | Herp Enthusiast | Dog mom | Parasite Ecology Blogger. I research infectious diseases and conservation. She/her
Aug 4, 2022 31 tweets 15 min read
You probably know that ecosystem degradation can cause spillover and disease outbreaks (lose–lose scenarios). In our new paper, we evaluate 46 potential ✨win–win solutions✨ for conservation and human infectious disease control. Here’s what we learned👇🏼 thelancet.com/journals/lanpl… A screenshot of the title, ... Let’s start with an example of a win–win solution: in western Borneo, programs that improve health care access and sustainable livelihood options for people living near protected rainforests reduce illegal logging and improve human health. @planet_indo @HIHngo Two contrasting scenarios r...