Climate change intensifies sandstorms, threatening global health

Climate change is intensifying sand and dust storms, posing a growing global health threat due to increased particulate matter exposure. These storms, exacerbated by land-use changes, now affect millions annually, linked to respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses and even meningitis outbreaks. Experts warn that these extreme wind events will likely strengthen further as global warming escalates, underscoring the urgent need to address climate change.