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Climate Change Poses Major Threat to Blood Supplies

4/17/2025

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A groundbreaking study in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals a chilling truth: climate change threatens our blood supplies. With extreme weather events like Cyclone Alfred disrupting donations and heightening disease risks, the demand for blood could soar. Researchers urge immediate action to adapt blood collection and storage methods, ensuring safety and availability in an unpredictable climate.

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A groundbreaking study in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals a chilling truth: climate change threatens our blood supplies. With extreme weather events like Cyclone Alfred disrupting donations and heightening disease risks, the demand for blood could soar. Researchers urge immediate action to adapt blood collection and storage methods, ensuring safety and availability in an unpredictable climate.