The Independent highlights urgent issues, including the alarming impact of climate change on wildlife, particularly the decline of the blackbird population linked to the Usutu virus. This mosquito-borne disease has been spreading in southern England and poses increasing threats due to warmer temperatures causing mosquitoes to breed further north. Scientists, including Dr. Arran Folly from the Animal and Plant Health Agency, report a significant 40% decrease in blackbird numbers since 2020, underscoring the potential for future viral outbreaks that could affect other species as well.
"Since 2020 we've found a decline in blackbirds of approximately 40% in Greater London, indicating that future viruses may pose risks to wildlife."
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