Legionnaires’ outbreak rocks New York as experts warn of rising climate threat

A severe outbreak of legionnaires’ disease in Manhattan, affecting at least 28 people, underscores the increasing threat of climate change on public health. Officials warn that the warming climate is exacerbating exposure to the bacteria that cause this rare but deadly form of pneumonia. This outbreak in the Upper East Side highlights a growing pattern where environmental shifts are making such health crises more frequent and severe. It's a sobering reminder of how climate change is impacting not just the environment but also our health in unexpected ways.